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Canberra author highlights creatures of the Ice Age

Local author Bronwyn Saunders shines the light on one an overlooked Ancient Australian creatures in Diprotodon: A Megafauna Journey.

ACT light rail turns five

The ACT Greens want Labor to move faster on building light rail from Civic to Woden, transport spokeswoman Jo Clay said.

AMA: ACT public hospitals fall short of national standards

ACT public hospitals are not meeting national standards; the problem, the AMA ACT says, lies with care in the community.

Bae to Z, the National Zoo welcomes a stripey new addition

The National Zoo & Aquarium's newest resident, a beautiful zebra foal, could be seen frolicking in the morning sun earlier today.

Cues of players arrive in Canberra for Blackball Championships

Skills are tested as players from across the nation make their way to the Australian Blackball National Championships.

United we stand: government secures Canberra ALW future

The ACT government has stumped up $200,000 in funding to help secure Canberra United's place in the next A-League Women season.

Season starts here: rested Brumbies urged to push on

Stephen Larkham says his high-flying Brumbies must not rest on their laurels despite a five-game winning streak that has them third on the Super Rugby ladder.

Give the gift of research, support and hope this Mother’s Day

Canberrans will join the Mother’s Day Classic on Sunday 12 May to show their support and raise funds for women facing breast cancer.

ACT Government guarantees Canberra United’s next season

Women’s soccer club Canberra United Football Club has been in jeopardy, but the ACT Govt has guaranteed the club's future for this season.

15-year-old boy found unresponsive after crash on Adelaide Avenue

A 15-year-old boy is in a critical condition after being found unresponsive next to an upside down car on Adelaide Avenue early this morning, 17 April.

UPDATE: 13-year-old girl Hannah McKay found safe

UPDATE: Great news, Canberra - Hannah has been located safe and well. Thanks for all your assistance. 

Rising star Ethan Strange commits to Canberra

Young star Ethan Strange has re-signed with the Raiders on a new long-term deal which will see him remain with the club until the end of the 2028 season.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend, 19-21 April

Locals and visitors are encouraged to get and enjoy the best season in Canberra this weekend, 19-21 April.

From crime to campaigns: Mick Calatzis runs for Canberra Liberals

Veteran policeman Det. Supt. Mick Calatzis will be a Canberra Liberals candidate for the electorate of Kurrajong.

Endangered frogs found in ACT after years of absence

For the first time in 5 years, northern corroboree frogs have been detected in the Ginini Flats wetlands at Namadgi National Park.

Miles of Mustangs as the classic car celebrates 60 years

In what they hope to be the biggest Mustang muster our region has seen, the Mustang Owners Club of Australia hits the road Sunday 21 April.

ACT grapples with gaming machine crisis

MLAs Shane Rattenbury and Dr Marisa Paterson, and Senator David Pocock spoke about gambling addiction in the ACT at a symposium today.

Jail threat, apologies as supermarket chiefs face probe

The head of Woolworths was threatened with jail time while the Coles CEO apologised to suppliers during a parliamentary inquiry into supermarket prices.

Canberra among cities targeted by pro-Palestinian activists

In a worldwide protest yesterday against the war in Gaza, A15 Action called on supporters yesterday to blockade “the arteries of capitalism”.

Latest Sydney stabbing attack considered act of terror

A knife attack at a western Sydney church allegedly committed by a teenage boy, is being considered a terrorist act by police.

Baby from Bondi massacre on slow road to recovery

A baby girl critically injured in the Bondi Junction stabbing massacre has shown improvement as seven victims remain in hospital across NSW.

Multiple people stabbed at western Sydney church

A church leader and a number of parishioners have been stabbed during a live-streamed service in western Sydney.

ACT Chief Minister seeks stadium co-funding amid location dispute

Chief Minister Andrew Barr asked Federal funding for the new Bruce stadium, but the Liberals wants the PM to stay neutral on location.

‘Mr Lehrmann raped Ms Higgins’, judge says

Bruce Lehrmann was so hell-bent on having sex with Brittany Higgins in Parliament House that he was indifferent to her consent and raped her, a judge has found.

‘Obvious’ that Bondi attacker targeted women: police

NSW Premier Chris Minns says women were targeted in the Bondi Junction mass stabbing but lengthy inquiries to come may never conclusively find a motive.

Stuart, Hasler trade barbs in NRL ‘cheating’ saga

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart and Gold Coast boss Des Hasler have had a heated disagreement over the refereeing in the Raiders' golden point win on Sunday night.

Raiders win golden point thriller to survive Titans scare

Canberra have continued on their NRL winning ways, surviving a late scare to pip Gold Coast in golden point via the boot of halfback Jamal Fogarty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRGn5pmR5hE&pp=ygUOcmFpZGVycyB0aXRhbnM%3D They looked to have thrown away a...

Does your immune system need a boost?

Why is it that despite all the viruses flying around, some people get sick, and some people remain healthy?

Book talk: adventures in rural Australia

Jeff Popple reviews three good reads about fictional and true adventures in rural Australia.

40yo Joel Cauchi identified as man who stabbed six to death in Sydney

The 40-year-old man who fatally stabbed six people at a busy Sydney shopping centre has been identified by NSW Police, as a dozen others remain in hospital.
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